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Cody Ceci, Sean Monahan and Tyler Graovac will each get a chance to catch the eye of Hockey Canada scouts at the Subway Super Series with a spot on Team Canada’s World Junior entry on the line.

“It gives me the shivers just thinking about it,” said Graovac. “I’ve been given the chance to try and shine for Team OHL and try and crack that (Team Canada) roster and that’s one of the goals I set for myself this summer.”

It was an eye-opener for both Ceci and Monahan as the 67’s co-captains suited up for the Canada-Russia Challenge in August, and the Russian team that tours the CHL beginning Nov. 5 -- featuring Nail Yakupov, Mikhail Grigorenko and Daniil Zharkov -- figures to be largely the same one that will host the WJC.

“It’s a good opportunity for me to show my stuff, and hopefully I can go out there and play a good game and show that I deserve a chance to make (Team Canada) this winter,” said Ceci.

Ceci had a good chuckle when reminded of the fact that no 67 has made Team Canada’s final roster since Brendan Bell in 2003. Both Ceci and Tyler Toffoli were late cuts from last year’s camp.

“I’m sure they don’t have anything against us,” said Ceci with a smile. “Hopefully I can break that curse.”

Camp invites are expected to be announced Dec. 3 with camp opening the following week.